Rodent 1.3
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:09 pm
is available at http://www.pkoziol.cal24.pl/rodent/rodent_download.htm
it includes source code, opening book and Windows compiles. 32-bit version should work even on XP systems, as it was created using older MSVC compiler. as for Linux version, I must rely on external help.
Rodent 1.3 finally comes with a reasonable capability for creating various style settings (older versions were buggy and rather incomplete, missing parameters for pawn structure, passers and contempt). Perhaps the funniest option to expreriment with is the choice between two almost equivalent king safety functions.
There are two new personalities, Monster (mad attacker, using the alternative king safety function to the utmost) and Grumpy (solid but surprisingly relentless player, modelled after some of my elderly OTB opponents).
As for playing strength, previous version has been beaten by 54,2%. This is mainly due some tuning. LMR and move ordering tweaks (refutation and continuation moves).
have fun!
it includes source code, opening book and Windows compiles. 32-bit version should work even on XP systems, as it was created using older MSVC compiler. as for Linux version, I must rely on external help.
Rodent 1.3 finally comes with a reasonable capability for creating various style settings (older versions were buggy and rather incomplete, missing parameters for pawn structure, passers and contempt). Perhaps the funniest option to expreriment with is the choice between two almost equivalent king safety functions.
There are two new personalities, Monster (mad attacker, using the alternative king safety function to the utmost) and Grumpy (solid but surprisingly relentless player, modelled after some of my elderly OTB opponents).
As for playing strength, previous version has been beaten by 54,2%. This is mainly due some tuning. LMR and move ordering tweaks (refutation and continuation moves).
have fun!
